Value Notebooks Are They Worth Buying?

Value notebooks are good buy for very reasons. You don't really lose much with value notebooks. The differences in value notebooks and regular notebooks are compared here. You can still get a good value and pay less than $600 under normal circumstances. Lets look at the differences.

Less memory

Most value notebooks memory range from 256 MB to 512 MB. Where other notebooks memory can range from 512 MB to 2 GB for high end notebooks. Since most notebook owners do not play games and use their notebooks for school and business the extra memory really doesn't make much difference. Memory is for multitasking and better operating system performance. The extra memory you could purchase later if needed. Some manufacturers will offer deals at times if you purchase a certain model.

Celeron processors

Most value notebooks come with Celeron processors. They are just fine for most business and school uses. Doesn't mean you can't play games but you won't get as good of performance as you would with a better CPU.

Less hard drive space

Hard drives in value notebooks range from 40 GB to 60 GB. Regular notebooks can have 80 GB and higher storage. For most applications this size should be sufficient. Put software on your notebook that you want and remove any manufacturers fluff they put on it. Some of that software is shareware or trial ware. Which means it will expire within a few months. For writers a good word processing program like Microsoft Word should be everything you need to write effectively with.

Less LCD screen size

Most value notebooks LCD screens range from 14" to 15" size screens. The regular notebooks go beyond the 15" to 17". You will find the 14" and 15" to be adequate for most purposes. You can get a nice notebook for the money and be able to do most anything. You don't have to spend a $1000 or more to get a good notebook.

Built in optical drives

Most value notebooks have optical drives built into the case which means they cannot be swapped out. If the drive goes belly up and the whole chassis needs to be replaced. This is the downside to some value notebooks capabilities. The devices you purchase built in your stuck with. So if you don't buy one with a DVD than you will not be able to switch it later.

Less warranty

Value notebooks carry a warranty normally of less than 1 year. Some are even 90 days. You can purchase and extended warranty. If your accident prone you might want to get accidental damage protection. Its very easy to crack the LCD than your notebook becomes a boat anchor. You may want to get extra warranty but its entirely up to you.

Value notebooks will perform well in most cases that you would be using it for. Just be sure you get the bells and whistles you want before you spend the money.